Cornwall Council issues statement saying there is no danger

Cornwall Council has just said: “As soon as the school became aware of the actions of a student this week in which the student appeared to threaten the school, it took action by informing the appropriate local authority safeguarding agencies which include the police.

“Investigations have confirmed that the student did not intend harm and that there is no danger to students or staff at the school.”

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Official: Student made a threat towards the school

Police have confirmed a pupil made a threat towards the school.

“Police have been informed this week that a pupil had made a threat towards Richard Lander School,” said the statement.

“We have worked with the appropriate partner agencies to ensure this threat was assessed and handled appropriately.

“The police are content that this threat was not viable and the local policing team will continue liaising with the school to monitor the situation.

“At no time have armed police attended the school.”

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